Will We Ever Learn?


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A disconnected, fragmented world that foregrounds nationalism cannot overcome the challenges thrown at us by the SARS-CoV-2 virus. The politics of fascism and profits will also not help us. There is no other way than to dialogue and be inclusive. Will we ever learn?

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